How to Use System Restore in Windows 8 And 10

System Restore is a software program available in all versions of Windows 10 and Windows 8. System Restore automatically creates restore points, a memory of the system files and settings on the computer at a particular point in time. You can also create a restore point yourself. Then, when you use System Restore to restore your computer to a point in time before an issue began, System Restore returns your computer to the files and settings from the restore point. Your personal files and documents are not affected.

Enable System Restore

On Windows 10, System Restore is turned off by default, but you can use the following steps to enable it:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Create a restore point, and click the result System Properties.
   
3. Under "Protection Settings," select the main system drive, and click the Configure button.
   
    Tip: You can also use the slider to set the amount of storage you want System Restore to use, which by default is only one percent.
4. Click Apply >> Ok

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Create a System Restore point

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Create a restore point, and click the result System Properties.
3. Under "Protection Settings," select the main system drive, and click the Create button.
   
4. Enter a description to identify the restore point.
5. Close

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Restore your computer when Windows starts normally

In the case you come across any issues, before reinstalling Windows 10, you roll back changes using a restore point to get up and running again.

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Create a restore point, and click the result System Properties.
3. Click the System Restore button, then click Next.
   
   
   
4. Click the Restore Point that you want to use, then click Next.
5. Click Finish to restore your computer to a previous point.

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Restore your computer when Windows cannot start normally

1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds with the computer in a full off state.
2. Turn on the computer and repeatedly press the F11 key, about once every second, until you see the Windows loading screen.
3. On the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.
   
4. On the Troubleshoot screen, click Advanced Options.
   
5. On the Advanced options screen, click System Restore.
   
6. Click the Restore Point that you want to use, then click Next
7. Click Finish to restore your computer to a previous point.

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